Calais Collection (#3)

Burghers of Calais in front of Edward III in 1346, Epinal Picture 19th century (engraving)
ELD4927045 Burghers of Calais in front of Edward III in 1346, Epinal Picture 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Philippa interceding for the Burghers of Calais in 1347 (engraving)
3783292 Queen Philippa interceding for the Burghers of Calais in 1347 (engraving); (add.info.: Queen Philippa interceding for the Burghers of Calais')

The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of
3033753 The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of the seven Burghers of Calais be spared (print) by English School

Queen Philippa interceding for the Burghers of Calais in 1347 (print)
3783846 Queen Philippa interceding for the Burghers of Calais in 1347 (print); (add.info.: Queen Philippa interceding for the Burghers of Calais')

Embarkation at Calais (oil on canvas)
471467 Embarkation at Calais (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 146.5x102 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Indian sandalwood, Santalum album, vulnerable
6337896 Indian sandalwood, Santalum album, vulnerable by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Indian sandalwood, Santalum album, vulnerable. Santal blanc)

Queen Philippa pleading for the citizens of Calais (colour litho)
3091430 Queen Philippa pleading for the citizens of Calais (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Philippa pleading for the citizens of Calais)

King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347
6337261 King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347)

View of the ramparts Calais in 1347 during the Hundred Years War
LRI1122084 View of the ramparts Calais in 1347 during the Hundred Years War, scenery for the opera Assedio di Calais (The Siege of Calais) by Gaetano Donizetti, 1836 (colour litho) by Italian School

Isabella and the King of England taking leave of the King of France, at the Camp between Ardres and Calais (engraving)
3655284 Isabella and the King of England taking leave of the King of France, at the Camp between Ardres and Calais (engraving) by English School

Henry VIII and the English fleet landing at Calais, 1544 (engraving)
3647447 Henry VIII and the English fleet landing at Calais, 1544 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII and the English fleet landing at Calais)

France, French National Railways Compound Pacific Locomotive on the Golden Arrow Express between Calais and Paris
3623384 France, French National Railways Compound Pacific Locomotive on the Golden Arrow Express between Calais and Paris (colour litho) by English School

Queen Philippa pleading for the men of Calais (colour litho)
6007524 Queen Philippa pleading for the men of Calais (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Philippa pleading for the men of Calais)

The Dover Packet "Empress"on the Sands at Calais, showing the Damaged Paddle-box (engraving)
1039233 The Dover Packet " Empress" on the Sands at Calais, showing the Damaged Paddle-box (engraving) by English School

The Row of an Oxford Crew across the English Channel from Dover to Calais, Halfway across (engraving)
1041009 The Row of an Oxford Crew across the English Channel from Dover to Calais, Halfway across (engraving) by English School

Four Routes to Paris (engraving)
1097687 Four Routes to Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four Routes to Paris)

The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984764 The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duke of Gloucester arrested by the Earl Marshall and sent to Calais (engraving)
814453 The Duke of Gloucester arrested by the Earl Marshall and sent to Calais (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pas-de-Calais Straits (chromolitho)
735386 Pas-de-Calais Straits (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pas-de-Calais Straits)

View of Calais, northern French coast, from the sea Date: 19th century

Pierre de Wissant One of the six Burghers of Calais Bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin
2899755 Pierre de Wissant One of the six Burghers of Calais Bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin 1840 to 1917 Calle Marques de Larios Malaga Costa del Sol Spain by Rodin

New Lighthouse at Calais (engraving)
1617694 New Lighthouse at Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Lighthouse at Calais)

Courtyard and cobbled street in Calais, France
Vintage 19th century photograph: Courtyard and cobbled street in Calais, France

"The Menai"Steamer drifting Ashore, at Calais (engraving)
1618781 " The Menai" Steamer drifting Ashore, at Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Menai" Steamer drifting Ashore)

The Anglo-French Submarine Telephone (engraving)
1602950 The Anglo-French Submarine Telephone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-French Submarine Telephone)

Scenes from the Pantomime of "Robinson Crusoe, "at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (litho)
1604440 Scenes from the Pantomime of " Robinson Crusoe, " at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (litho) by English School

Napoleon III at Calais (engraving)
1607600 Napoleon III at Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III at Calais. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1854)

King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347. Philippa of Hainault on a stool cuddles up to the king, while the burghers of Calais kneel before them with ropes around their necks

L homme volant, experience de Calais au jardin d Idalie, d apres une estampe contemporaine (engraving)
6005529 L homme volant, experience de Calais au jardin d Idalie, d apres une estampe contemporaine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L homme volant)

Sortie des six Bourgeois de Calais. The six Burghers of Calais leaving the town, 1347 (engraving)
6029309 Sortie des six Bourgeois de Calais. The six Burghers of Calais leaving the town, 1347 (engraving) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Philippa pleads for the burghers of Calais
Queen Philippa pleading for the lives of the burghers of Calais. 1347

Advertisement for Southern Railway - South for Sunbathing
Advertisement for Southern Railway - For Perfect Holidays - The Riviera! South for Sunbathing. Date: 1931

Winter Sports - travel to Europe with British Railways 1954

Reading in bed in the luxurious - The Blue Train
Reading in bed in the luxurious surroundings of the International Car Companys carriages from Calais to Nice and Monte Carlo - The Blue Train. Date: 1922

Beach and Casino, Calais, France, c. 1900 (photochrom)
5858514 Beach and Casino, Calais, France, c.1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Heroic Head of Pierre de Wissant, One of the Burghers of Calais, 1886 (plaster)
490987 Heroic Head of Pierre de Wissant, One of the Burghers of Calais, 1886 (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); h:85.09 w:60.96 d:50.80 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Place d Armes in Calais with Tour de Guet in background, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942786 Place d Armes in Calais with Tour de Guet in background, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Calais, Le Casino, Le Restaurant. Postcard sent on 14 August 1913
660070 Calais, Le Casino, Le Restaurant. Postcard sent on 14 August 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Field of the Cloth of Gold (chromolitho)
667214 The Field of the Cloth of Gold (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Field of the Cloth of Gold)

Louis Bleriot and wife after cross-Channel flight
Louis Bleriot, legendary pioneer aviator, with his wife Alice and a large crowd of spectators, posing with his aircraft after making the first ever aeroplane flight across the English Channel

Fishing vessels off Calais (painting)
BAL16035 Fishing vessels off Calais (painting) by Francia, Alexandre T. (c.1815/20-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: also called Fishing Boat in Distress ); French, out of copyright

The Siege of Calais, 1558 (coloured woodcut)
741452 The Siege of Calais, 1558 (coloured woodcut) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Published in Paris, this celebrates the capture of Calais)

French comic actress Mlle. Marie Jacqueline Levesque (1774-1825) as Constance du Portugal in Jean de Calais at the Ambigu Comique

Siege of Calais by King Edward III, Hundred Years War
Scene towards the end of the Siege of Calais by King Edward III, with the six Burghers on the right, during the Hundred Years War

Calais (engraving)
3654837 Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calais. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

Calais, Porte de la Mer
3779498 Calais, Porte de la Mer by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Calais, Porte de la Mer / Sea Gate of Calais). In northern France, late 19th century.1882

Poster, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, ferry crossings from Calais to Dover and from Boulogne to Folkestone. circa 1901

Beau Brummel at Calais (engraving)
2811443 Beau Brummel at Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beau Brummel at Calais)

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Calais, a city steeped in history and cultural significance. From the iconic Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley to the Franco-British Exhibition in London promoting unity, it has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Art enthusiasts are drawn to Calais for its connection to renowned painter Hogarth and his masterpiece depicting the traditional English dish of roast beef. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia and pride in our culinary heritage. The spirit of adventure is alive in Calais, as seen through the daring rowing feat of an Oxford crew crossing the treacherous English Channel. Their determination exemplifies the resilience that defines this remarkable city. Fields adorned with golden cloth capture the essence of Debay's work, showcasing nature's beauty intertwined with human creativity. It serves as a reminder that art can be found even in unexpected places. The Continental Boat Express stands as a testament to Calais' role as a gateway between nations, facilitating travel and fostering connections across borders. This transportation marvel has brought people together for generations. In 1947, amidst post-war recovery efforts, lovers strolled arm-in-arm on railway platforms beside the luxurious locomotive known as the "Golden Arrow. " This symbolized hope and renewal as passengers embarked on their journey from London to Dover before catching a ferry to Calais. William Hogarth immortalized The Gate through his etching, capturing its architectural grandeur for future generations to admire. His attention to detail transports us back in time and allows us to appreciate this historical landmark anew. Sir Andrew Judde, Lord Mayor of London during Tudor times, played a significant role in shaping both cities' destinies by fostering trade relations between them. His legacy lives on through these enduring ties. During World War I, recruitment posters like "Come Lad Slip Across and Help" rallied young men from all walks of life towards duty and sacrifice. These powerful images remind us of the bravery and selflessness exhibited by those who answered the call.